I think the equity thing might be real in a very small company, but I don't think it works the same at a mega-corp where your contribution is generally a drop i

I think the equity thing might be real in a very small company, but I don't think it works the same at a mega-corp where your contribution is generally a drop in the ocean. For example, I currently work for a Fortune 500 financial company and the default company match option is in company stock. I don't think I've ever heard of anyone talk about doing their job better in the context of the stock price.